- The 2023 Auto Expo will witness loads of cars, right from facelifts of popular models to upcoming EVs
- The event will be held from Jan 11 to Jan 18
- The first two days are limited for the media while the rest for the general public
India will witness the launch of several cars next year. Coincidentally, the Auto Expo too will also be held early next year and several carmakers will showcase loads of models from their line-up. In this article, we have listed down the top 10 cars that the Indian car market will witness at the 2023 Auto Expo.
Hyundai Casper
The Maruti Ignis and Tata Punch rival, Hyundai Casper is likely to be unveiled at the 2023 Auto Expo. A funky design set-up with modern features up to the brim will be the talking point of Casper. Mechanically, we believe a 1.2L non-turbo petrol motor will be available and 1.0L turbo petrol for the higher trims. Expect the price to start from Rs 5.75 lakh, ex-showroom, Delhi.
Maruti Jimny 5-Door
Maruti showcased the 3-door Jimny at the 2020 Auto Expo, however, the launch was not confirmed for the Indian market. Now, several spy shots of the 5-door Jimny have been caught on Indian roads and we expect the carmaker to unveil the 5-door Jimny at next year's Auto Expo.
Maruti Baleno Cross
The upcoming Baleno Cross is also expected to make its debut at the 2023 Auto Expo. This will be the next offering from Nexa and is expected to be feature-loaded. Also, we can expect the 1.0L BoosterJet petrol engine to make its comeback with the Baleno Cross.
Hyundai Creta Facelift
Hyundai launched the new-gen Creta in March 2020 and immediately it became one of the best-selling mid-size SUVs. It even dethroned the popular, Kia Seltos. Fast forward to 2023, we expect Hyundai to launch the Creta facelift at the next year's Auto Expo. The facelifted Creta is expected to get ADAS too. The engine options will remain the same as before. Do expect a hike in price.
Also Read: 2022 Hyundai Creta Facelift Base Model E - This Is How It Looks (Video)
MG Air EV
We can expect MG Motor India to unveil their upcoming EV, Air at the Auto Expo. This electric two-door hatchback is expected to be offered with two battery packs - 17.3 kWh and 26.7 kWh. We expect the prices for the same to start from as low as Rs 7.89 lakh, ex-showroom, Delhi.
Hyundai Verna
The South Korean carmaker could unveil the next-gen Verna that has been spied on several times. The new-age Verna is expected to be bigger in space, comfort and features. The engine options are likely to remain the same. Also, the new-gen Verna will be the only diesel sedan in its segment.
Hyundai Stargazer
Currently, Hyundai does not have a mass-market MPV that takes on the likes of the Maruti Ertiga and Kia Carens. The Indian market could witness the unveiling of Stargazer and Hyundai could launch this affordable MPV by the end of next year.
Also Read: Maruti XL6 vs Kia Carens vs Maruti Ertiga - Petrol Mileage Compared
Mahindra XUV400
Mahindra plans to announce the prices of their upcoming electric SUV, XUV400 in January 2023. What better way to announce it at the 2023 Auto Expo. Once launched, the XUV400 rivals Tata Nexon EV and Nexon EV Max. It is also an affordable option to the MG ZS EV and Hyundai Kona EV.
Kia Seltos Facelift
Kia is likely to introduce Seltos facelift at the next year's Auto Expo. Loaded with features up to the brim and offering revamped interiors, the prices of this mid-size SUV will definitely rise up from the current version. This SUV will be powered by three engine options - 1.4L turbo petrol, 1.5L petrol and 1.5L diesel.
Tata Harrier and Safari Facelift
At the 2020 Auto Expo, Tata Motors unveiled the V2 version of the Harrier. At the 2023 Auto Expo, the Indian carmaker can follow the same theme as well. We can expect Tata to launch the facelifted versions of the Harrier as well as their flagship SUV, Safari. Expect both models to get a 360-degree camera, a larger touchscreen and more. Also, the carmaker can surprise us with the CNG version of the Punch too along with petrol versions of the Safari and Harrier.
Bonus Car
Ola Electric Car
Yes, even though the carmaker has announced they will bring their electric car in 2024, there are chances that they could showcase the model at the 2023 Auto Expo. The company claims that their car can do 0 to 100 kmph sprint in just 5 seconds and gets a range of over 500 km on a single charge.
Verdict
While we will witness several car launches at the 2023 Auto Expo, there are some carmakers who are not participating in the event. Some names are Jeep, Volvo, Mercedes-Benz, Skoda, Audi and more.
